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Using a usb pointing device (mouse), Troubleshooting a usb pointing device – Dell Inpsiron 560 (Late 2009) User Manual

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Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)

2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer

when I’m interacting with items on the screen check box.

3 Click OK.

Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar

1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar.
2 Point to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer.
3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the

taskbar.

Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse)

Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for your mouse
when the mouse is connected to the USB port.

NOTE:

Certain mice may not be auto-detected by your computer. You then need to

install the appropriate drivers manually.

Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device

You may need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following
problems occur:

The pointer moves erratically.

The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device.

Nothing happens when you click a button on the pointing device.

The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use.

System Restore can be performed if you fail to reactivate the USB pointing
device.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

To learn more about using a USB pointing

device, see the pointing device’s manufacturer’s guide for more
information. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start

or

→ Help and Support.